Crispy Cauliflower Popcorn
Crispy Cauliflower Popcorn transforms cauliflower florets into a crunchy, savory snack by coating them in a mixture of almond flour, ground flaxseed, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings before baking until crisp. The combination of cheese and optional Italian herbs highlights the flavors while the egg wash helps the coating adhere to the florets. Roasting with olive oil drizzled on top promotes a golden crust and satisfying crunch. This recipe offers a low-carb alternative to traditional popcorn or fried snacks, suitable as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower leaves and stalk removed (650g of florets, large
- ½ cup almond flour 50g
- ½ cup Flaxseed 60g, ground
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese 90g, grated
- 2 egg large
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper cracked
- Italian seasoning optional; 2 teaspoon
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F / 220C electric or 400F / 200C fan.
- Remove the leaves and stalk from the cauliflower and break into small florets (about 2 cm in diameter).
- Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Whisk the eggs with a fork and place in one shallow bowl. In the second bowl, mix the almond flour, ground flax, garlic powder, parmesan, seasoning and optional Italian herbs or spices.
- Dip each cauliflower floret in egg, shake off the excess, then dip into the ‘breadcrumb’ mix. Do in small batches of 3 - 4 florets at a time to prevent too much clumping.
- Place on the baking tray and repeat until all the cauliflower is used up. Drizzle with olive oil or generously spray. Bake for about 30 minutes until crisp, turning after 15 minutes, depending how big you cut your florets. The smaller the florets, the less time it may take.
- Remove the cauliflower popcorn from the oven and allow to cool slightly to crisp up.
Notes
- Make sure to dip florets in egg wash in small batches to prevent coating clumping.
- Use Italian seasoning or a mix of dried oregano and thyme to enhance flavor.
- For a spicier version, add cumin and paprika to the coating mixture.
- Serve with keto mayonnaise, guacamole, or sugar-free sweet chili sauce for dipping.
- Allow the florets to cool slightly after baking to maintain their crispiness.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.1g | 4% |
| Protein | 15.9g | 32% |
| Fat | 25.3g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7g | 29% |
| Fiber | 7.1g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3.4g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.